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Job Description

About Altery Altery Connect EU B.V. is a Dutch crypto-asset service provider applicant seeking authorisation under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). As part of the international Altery Group, we are building our local governance, compliance and control framework in preparation for the launch of our regulated European operations. We are looking for an experienced Senior Compliance Manager to provide dedicated, hands-on, day-to-day second-line compliance capacity for our Dutch entity. About the role You will act as deputy to the Head of Compliance and help ensure that the local Compliance function operates effectively, independently and continuously. You will also work closely with the NL MLRO on financial-crime matters while preserving the MLRO’s statutory responsibilities and decision-making authority. In addition, you will support the Group Centre of Excellence, led by the Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (CRCO), in executing the Compliance Monitoring Programmes (CMPs) of regulated entities across the Group, providing monitoring and testing capacity to the Regulatory Compliance teams across the Group. The role reports directly to the local Head of Compliance, with a functional reporting line to Group Compliance. This Group relationship supports professional standards, methodology, knowledge sharing and consolidated reporting, but does not override local accountability, independent judgement or the interests and regulatory obligations of Altery Connect EU B.V. This is a Netherlands-based second-line role with no executive or Supervisory Board responsibilities. The Dutch entity’s regulatory priorities will take precedence at all times, with Group monitoring and testing work planned around them. What you will be doing Regulatory Compliance and Advice Support the development and execution of the annual risk-based Compliance frameworks and perform second-line checks and challenges, monitoring, testing and assurance across regulated activities, controls and operating processes. Maintain Compliance policies, procedures and registers, identify control gaps, track remediation and assess regulatory developments from the AFM, DNB, ESMA and EBA. Review and challenge from a second-line perspective customer communications, marketing materials, product and process changes, outsourcing arrangements, complaints, conflicts of interest, market-abuse controls, prudential governance, DORA compliance, and other various regulatory obligations applicable to CASPs. Financial Crime and MLRO Support Support the MLRO in maintaining the AML/CFT, sanctions and financial-crime framework, including relevant business-wide risk assessments. Provide second-line oversight and quality assurance of CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, Travel Rule and blockchain-analytics controls. Review higher-risk cases and potential regulatory reports while ensuring that final FIU-NL reporting decisions remain with the MLRO. Fraud Risk Oversignt Provide independent second-line oversight and challenge of fraud controls, thresholds, rules and escalation arrangements. Review material fraud incidents, trends, root causes and remediation plans from a Compliance and regulatory perspective. Monitor the effectiveness of remediation while remaining independent from first-line fraud operations and routine investigations. Governance and Regulatory Engagement Prepare Compliance reports, risk assessments and management information for the Head of Compliance and relevant governing bodies. Support regulatory reporting, information requests, meetings, inspections and thematic reviews involving the AFM, DNB, FIU-NL and other relevant authorities. Track findings from Compliance monitoring, audits and regulatory reviews, maintain clear records and escalate material issues promptly and independently. Monitoring & Testing Support the Group Centre of Excellence in planning and execution of risk-based Compliance Monitoring Programmes of the Group's regulated entities, covering planning, scoping, test design, sample selection, fieldwork, evidence review and reporting. Perform monitoring and testing for the Regulatory Compliance team and the Office of the MLRO within NL Compliance, and for Group Compliance, across conduct, regulatory and financial-crime controls, and assess both control design and operating effectiveness through appropriate techniques. Track remediation arising from monitoring reviews and initiate stakeholder communications to confirm the identified weakness and remedial actions have been adequately accepted and addressed. Contribute to the Group methodology, test scripts, risk-based coverage plans and thematic reviews, and share lessons learned across entities. Identify opportunities to use data analytics, automation and AI tools to improve test coverage, consistency and efficiency. Training and Compliance Provide practical day-to-day guidance to employees and management on the application of regulatory requirements. Design and deliver training on MiCAR, AML/CFT, sanctions, fraud, conflicts of interest, market abuse and DORA. Promote a strong local Compliance culture and clear ownership of regulatory obligations across the business. What we're looking for At least 5 years of relevant experience in second-line regulatory Compliance, monitoring & testing, financial crime or risk oversight within a regulated financial institution, fintech, payments or crypto-asset business. Strong knowledge of MiCAR and the EU crypto-asset regulatory environment, together with working knowledge of the Wwft, Dutch Sanctions Act, AML/CFT requirements and the Transfer of Funds Regulation, and awareness of the incoming EU AML package (AMLR/AMLA). Hands-on experience designing and running compliance monitoring programmes and control testing, including test scripts, risk-based sampling, workpapers, rating findings and checking that fixes work. Experience testing across several entities or jurisdictions within a group is a strong advantage. Familiarity with AI tools and practical skill in using them in compliance work, such as generative AI for analysis, drafting and regulatory horizon scanning, or for automating and analysing test data, whilst understanding their limits and the related data-protection, confidentiality and EU AI Act considerations. Understanding of crypto-asset products, transaction flows and related conduct, financial-crime and operational risks. Experience preparing clear Compliance reporting for senior management, governing bodies or regulators and working within a Group framework while preserving local entity accountability. Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder-management skills, independent judgement and confidence in escalating material concerns. Fluency in English is required; Dutch is strongly preferred. Ability to work primarily from the Netherlands and attend meetings in Amsterdam, with an existing right to work in the Netherlands or the ability to obtain it before the agreed start date. Experience with a CASP, VASP, crypto exchange or digital-asset custodian, blockchain analytics, Travel Rule solutions, DORA or EU regulatory authorities would be a strong advantage. A relevant degree or professional qualification in Compliance, AML, law, finance, risk or financial regulation is welcomed but not mandatory. The successful candidate will be subject to background screening, suitability assessment and conflict-of-interest disclosure. Previous fit-and-proper or suitability approval by an EU/EEA authority is an advantage but is not a prerequisite. Why join us? Help build and embed a MiCAR Compliance framework at a critical stage of our development. Work directly with senior management and experienced Compliance, AML, risk, legal, technology and operations professionals. Join an international fintech environment focused on responsible growth, regulatory quality and client protection. Benefit from competitive compensation and continued professional development in MiCAR, DORA and crypto-asset regulation.

Core Responsibilities

Deputize for the local Head of Compliance and provide independent second-line oversight, advice, monitoring, and testing across regulatory compliance, financial crime, sanctions, and fraud controls. Support regulatory engagement and reporting, maintain compliance frameworks and remediation tracking, and contribute to Group-wide monitoring programmes and employee training.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of relevant second-line compliance, monitoring and testing, financial crime, or risk oversight experience, with strong knowledge of MiCAR and working knowledge of Dutch and EU AML requirements. Candidates should have hands-on compliance testing experience, understand crypto-asset risks, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and be fluent in English; Dutch is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Professional Development